BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T213000 DTSTAMP:20251203T010553Z CREATED:20251203T003308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T010553Z UID:69281-1769196600-1769203800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Billy Hinde's Big Band presents: A Night of Big Band DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/a-night-of-big-band/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-billy-hinde.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T193000 DTSTAMP:20251215T040410Z CREATED:20251120T065224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T040410Z UID:68764-1769623200-1769628600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-geoff-parks-susi-fox/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sq-promo-geoff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T201500 DTSTAMP:20251201T032638Z CREATED:20251124T043242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T032638Z UID:68875-1769626800-1769631300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living From a Place of Inner Peace - Ballarat Public Talk DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-from-a-place-of-inner-peace/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:kadampa,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/square-promo2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KMC Australia & Melbourne":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260204T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260119T235306Z CREATED:20260119T040646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T235306Z UID:70116-1770231600-1770235200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-4-feb-26/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-A_Fresh_Start.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260119T235116Z CREATED:20260119T041205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T235116Z UID:70121-1770836400-1770840000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-11-feb-26/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-A_Fresh_Start.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260129T033730Z CREATED:20260128T030546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T033730Z UID:70313-1770924600-1770930000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Flow DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-flow/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/flow-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260112T060448Z CREATED:20260112T012814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T060448Z UID:69779-1771070400-1771077600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In conversation with Tori Baxter | Book Launch DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-tori-baxter/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260123T000304Z CREATED:20260112T034344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T000304Z UID:69818-1771174800-1771180200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joseph Tawadros | Solo Oud DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joseph-tawadros-solo-oud/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-joseph-tawadros.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260119T234924Z CREATED:20260119T041316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T234924Z UID:70123-1771441200-1771444800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-18-feb-26/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-A_Fresh_Start.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20251008T030310Z CREATED:20251008T011020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T030310Z UID:67900-1772044200-1772049600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Paula McLean DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paula-mclean/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sp-promo-paula-mclean.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260119T235607Z CREATED:20260119T041447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T235607Z UID:70125-1772046000-1772049600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-feb-26/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-A_Fresh_Start.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260228T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260228T230000 DTSTAMP:20260226T225623Z CREATED:20251202T061155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T225623Z UID:69260-1772308800-1772319600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Whispers of Shadows DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/whispers-of-shadows/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/square-promo-wos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260302T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260202T022511Z CREATED:20260112T025228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T022511Z UID:69804-1772478000-1772485200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Pub Cinemas Presents: 'In The Shadow of the Gallows' & short film 'Vendetta 19' DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/pub-cinemas-in-the-shadow-of-the-gallows/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-shadow-of-the-gallows.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260226T230259Z CREATED:20260226T225959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T230259Z UID:70943-1772650800-1772654400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-4mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-HTSHP-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T193000 DTSTAMP:20260309T233337Z CREATED:20251110T032113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T233337Z UID:68454-1773165600-1773171000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kate Mildenhall & Josh Pomare DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-christian-white-josh-pomare/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/square-promo-kate-josh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260226T230419Z CREATED:20260226T230339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T230419Z UID:70950-1773255600-1773259200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-11-mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-HTSHP-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260129T033824Z CREATED:20260129T021756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T033824Z UID:70390-1773343800-1773349200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | All We Imagine As Light DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-all-we-imagine-as-light/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/all-we-imagine-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260226T230537Z CREATED:20260226T230513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T230537Z UID:70952-1773860400-1773864000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-18-mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-HTSHP-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260322T173000 DTSTAMP:20260210T004415Z CREATED:20260209T234433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T004415Z UID:70649-1774188000-1774200600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-scottish-country-dance/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:external event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ballarat-scottish-square-promo-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat Country Scottish Dancing":MAILTO:heathermross2021@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260202T030026Z CREATED:20260201T232719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T030026Z UID:70486-1774375200-1774380600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Chrissie Bellbrae DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-chrissie-bellbrae/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sp-promo-chrissie-bellbrae.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260302T005942Z CREATED:20260302T002708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T005942Z UID:71005-1774465200-1774468800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-Stillness-in-motion-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260331T045515Z CREATED:20260302T003106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045515Z UID:71009-1775070000-1775073600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-1-apr/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-Stillness-in-motion-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260331T045434Z CREATED:20260302T003212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045434Z UID:71011-1775674800-1775678400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-8-apr/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-Stillness-in-motion-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260331T045403Z CREATED:20260223T060045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045403Z UID:70828-1775847600-1775853000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-10-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260331T045326Z CREATED:20260224T002907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045326Z UID:70851-1775934000-1775939400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-11-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T153000 DTSTAMP:20260331T045248Z CREATED:20260224T003215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045248Z UID:70853-1776002400-1776007800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-12-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260331T045211Z CREATED:20251203T013015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045211Z UID:69291-1776006000-1776013200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Brian Chapman & Friends: A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/trio-piano-quartets/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-brian-champman-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260331T045131Z CREATED:20260303T223948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045131Z UID:71084-1776189600-1776195000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gerardine Christou: The story of Peg Rankin DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-gerardine-christou/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-v4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033540Z CREATED:20260316T052458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033540Z UID:71316-1776274200-1776277800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Focus on Ballarat - Henry Lawson in Ballarat revisited DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-focus-on-ballarat-henry-lawson-in-ballarat-revisited/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/square-promo-2025-henry-lawson-ballarat-revisited.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260331T045101Z CREATED:20260302T012118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045101Z UID:71022-1776279600-1776283200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 24\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:20 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one morning only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Mary Poppins \n \n Saturday 24 May at 10am \n \n  One of the finest family movies ever made. Inventive and enthused with quality all thru it\, Mary Poppins holds up well over forty years since its release. The story is based on the Mary Poppins books written by Pamela Travers\, and what a crackerjack story this adaptation turns out to be.Mother & Father Banks advertise for a nanny to tend their rowdy children. The children\, after being less than impressed with previous holders of the post\, decide to write their own advertisement. But Father Banks tears it up and puts it on the fire place ready for burning. The torn paper mysteriously floats up the chimney and finds its way to Mary Poppins who glides down from the sky with her umbrella to fill the vacancy. It’s evident from this point that Mary is no ordinary nanny\, and all she comes into contact with will have their lives changed for ever.Mary takes the children on a series of delightful journeys that take in meeting an array of interesting people and animals\, and it’s thru these wonderful escapades that we the audience live vicariously thru. The film has all the hallmarks of a Disney classic\, wonderful songs from Richard & Robert Sherman\, animation fusing delightfully with live action\, colour to dazzle the eyes\, and of course a charming and career making performance from Julie Andrews. Much has been made of Dick van Dyke’s woeful cockney accent\, and in truth it’s almost cringe inducing\, but his performance is so brim full of gusto and effervescent fun\, we should surely let it go in the name of splendid entertainment values.The restoration job done on the 40th anniversary DVD does the film proud\, and it’s hopefully opened up the film to be seen more by the modern day audience\, because Mary Poppins is an ode to joy\, an ode to good behaviour\, and basically an ode to being practically perfect–just like Mary herself actually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Robert Stevenson Writers: Bill Walsh\, Don DaGradi\, PL Travers Stars: Julie Andrews\, Dick Van Dyke\, David Tomlinson. USA\, 1964\, G\, Running Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-15-apr/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-Love-Changes-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR